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as in proponent
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
exponents of space exploration earnestly called for more missions to the outer reaches of the solar system
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as in practitioner
one who brings an art or science to full realization
has long reigned as the nation's leading exponent of modern dance
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Recent Examples of exponent
The bird’s eyes remained blank, unmoved by the exponent.
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Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
After years of a 4-4-2 being the prevailing setup across Europe in the 1990s, former Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo was an early exponent of the 4-2-3-1 system in the early 2000s during his time in Spain.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Young Thug is the purest exponent of mainstream rap’s melodic rap era.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
After years of a 4-4-2 being the prevailing setup across Europe in the 1990s, former Manchester City assistant manager Juanma Lillo was an early exponent of the 4-2-3-1 system in the early 2000s during his time in Spain.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Young Thug is the purest exponent of mainstream rap’s melodic rap era.
—Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2025
Stephanie Bell is none other than Stephanie Kelton, now an exponent of Modern Monetary Theory.
—Vipin Bharathan, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exponent
Noun
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Known in research circles as authoritarian parenting, this style certainly has its proponents.—
Kelley King Heyworth,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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But for Project Plowshare’s biggest proponents, atomic excavation remained a worthwhile goal.—
The Conversation,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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As for Coel, there may not be a better practitioner of the art of silent acting working today.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some practitioners suggest that specific vibrations applied to the body can ease tension, improve sleep, and calm the nervous system.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2026
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Community leaders, business owners and advocates met in Denver over the weekend looking for solutions to rising costs, workforce shortages, and immigration challenges.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Vaqueiro, 38, has become the fresh face of Spanish-language news after Jorge Ramos, who achieved prominence as a forceful advocate for Latino immigrants during his 40 years on the air, signed off from rival Univision in late 2024.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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The concierge specializes in Kyoto’s cultural events, and can help access exclusive ochaya with an interpreter, score tickets to the theater, book dinner reservations, a huge help in Kyoto, or help arrange meetings with monks and priests at the city’s Shinto shrines and temples.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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In April 2024, authorities arrested Ippei Muzihara, the interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, on suspicion of illegally transferring more than US$16 million from Ohtani’s bank accounts to pay a bookie.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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Opposition politician Nadezhdin, his supporters and other activist groups have filed for permission to hold rallies in dozens of cities on April 12, when Russia marks Cosmonautics Day, honoring the 1961 flight of Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lopez then appeared to break a bit of news to his supporters.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Exponent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exponent. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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